The Saints have their entire 2018 draft class under contract after the team announced they signed third round pick, Tre'Quan Smith. Smith started three seasons at Central Florida and played in 38 career games with 36 starts. He finished his collegiate career with 168 passes for 2,748 yards and 22 touchdowns. The Saints begin OTA's this week. Copyright 2018 WVUE. All rights reserved.

The Saints have their entire 2018 draft class under contract after the team announced they signed third round pick, Tre'Quan Smith. Smith started three seasons at Central Florida and played in 38 career games with 36 starts. He finished his collegiate career with 168 passes for 2,748 yards and 22 touchdowns. The Saints begin OTA's this week. Copyright 2018 WVUE. All rights reserved.

(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File). FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is shown during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Green Bay, Wis. Favre says he made three trips to re...

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he went to rehab three times to fight dependence on painkillers and alcohol.More >>

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he went to rehab three times to fight dependence on painkillers and alcohol.More >>

The wife of former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is facing a domestic violence charge stemming from an altercation with Glover and his mother after he missed the 54-hole cut at The Players Championship.

The wife of former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is facing a domestic violence charge stemming from an altercation with Glover and his mother after he missed the 54-hole cut at The Players Championship.

(AP Photo/File). FILE - At left, in a Dec. 28, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts to a call during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. At right, in a March 14, 2018, file phot...

The Golden State Warriors are in the unfamiliar position of opening on the road as they prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with the top-seeded Rockets in Houston on Monday night.More >>

The Golden State Warriors are in the unfamiliar position of opening on the road as they prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with the top-seeded Rockets in Houston on Monday night.More >>

For quarterback J.T. Barrett, not hearing his name called on draft day was tough, but he quickly got over it. "I guess I was down but it was kind of like I didn't get picked," Barrett told reporters." So, it was outside of my control is the best way to put it. So, I guess I didn't dwell on it too long. I did have calls, fortunately go to play places." One being New Orleans. And the Big Ten's all-time leader touchdown passes jumped at the ...More >>

For quarterback J.T. Barrett, not hearing his name called on draft day was tough, but he quickly got over it. "I guess I was down but it was kind of like I didn't get picked," Barrett told reporters." So, it was outside of my control is the best way to put it. So, I guess I didn't dwell on it too long. I did have calls, fortunately go to play places." One being New Orleans. And the Big Ten's all-time leader touchdown passes jumped at the ...More >>

Former Saint safety Kenny Vaccaro is visiting with the Colts today. That's according to a tweet by NFL Network's Ian Rapaport. This is Vaccaro's second reported visit during free agency. He also met with the Miami Dolphins last month according to Rapaport. The #Colts are taking a look at more than one free agent safety today. Source says they are also visiting with #Saints FA S Kenny Vaccaro. He had previously visited with the #Dolphins this offseason. — Ian Rapoport (@RapShe...More >>

Former Saint safety Kenny Vaccaro is visiting with the Colts today. That's according to a tweet by NFL Network's Ian Rapaport. This is Vaccaro's second reported visit during free agency. He also met with the Miami Dolphins last month according to Rapaport. The #Colts are taking a look at more than one free agent safety today. Source says they are also visiting with #Saints FA S Kenny Vaccaro. He had previously visited with the #Dolphins this offseason. — Ian Rapoport (@RapShe...More >>

Sean Payton said team will deal with Mark Ingram's suspension. (FOX 8)

Sean Payton said team will deal with Mark Ingram's suspension. (FOX 8)

Saints head coach Sean Payton and the offense will be without Mark Ingram for the first four games of the season. Payton said it;s tough but the team will manage. "It happens in our league. We receive the same notice when him and his agent are receiving the notice and you deal with it. It goes under PED’s but I know Mark well enough to know it wasn’t a performing enhancing drug. He’ll better be able to explain the other parts of it, but it happened with W...More >>

Saints head coach Sean Payton and the offense will be without Mark Ingram for the first four games of the season. Payton said it;s tough but the team will manage. "It happens in our league. We receive the same notice when him and his agent are receiving the notice and you deal with it. It goes under PED’s but I know Mark well enough to know it wasn’t a performing enhancing drug. He’ll better be able to explain the other parts of it, but it happened with W...More >>

(AP Photo/John Minchillo). New York Mets' Jay Bruce stands at the plate after umpire Gabe Morales called an out on the Mets for batting out of order earlier, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in...

The Mets wasted a rally by batting out of turn, and Adam Duvall led off the 10th inning with a homer that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory and concluded a series that will be remembered for an unexpected...More >>

The Mets wasted a rally by batting out of turn, and Adam Duvall led off the 10th inning with a homer that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory and concluded a series that will be remembered for an unexpected trade and an embarrassing mistake.More >>

Jayson Tatum caught a pass underneath the basket, shook off a hit and went up for the go-ahead layup with 23 seconds left and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-112 to advance to the Eastern...More >>

Jayson Tatum caught a pass underneath the basket, shook off a hit and went up for the go-ahead layup with 23 seconds left and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-112 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.More >>

The Saints are moving on from tight end Coby Fleener, according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. His release is not a big surprise. The Saints signed fleener to a five-year, $35 million contract in 2016. His play never matched up with that lofty price tag. Fleener finished with just 22 receptions and three touchdowns in 2017. He finished the season on injured reserve after suffering a vicious concussion in week 12 in Los Angeles. The Saints signed Ben Watson in the offseason and al...

The Saints are moving on from tight end Coby Fleener, according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. His release is not a big surprise. The Saints signed fleener to a five-year, $35 million contract in 2016. His play never matched up with that lofty price tag. Fleener finished with just 22 receptions and three touchdowns in 2017. He finished the season on injured reserve after suffering a vicious concussion in week 12 in Los Angeles. The Saints signed Ben Watson in the offseason and al...

Southwest Louisiana native, Trey Quinn is Mr. Irrelevant of the 2018 NFL Draft after getting picked by Washington with the very last pick, No. 256 overall. Quinn marks the first Southwest Louisiana draft pick since Al Woods was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2010 draft. Quinn will now get a trip to Disneyland that comes with an arrival party and other festivities. He will also receive the Lowsman Trophy — a parody of the Heisman Trophy

Southwest Louisiana native, Trey Quinn is Mr. Irrelevant of the 2018 NFL Draft after getting picked by Washington with the very last pick, No. 256 overall. Quinn marks the first Southwest Louisiana draft pick since Al Woods was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2010 draft. Quinn will now get a trip to Disneyland that comes with an arrival party and other festivities. He will also receive the Lowsman Trophy — a parody of the Heisman Trophy

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is set for another draft /FILE (FOX 8 Photo)

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is set for another draft /FILE (FOX 8 Photo)

The time has come for my third and final mock draft. Free agency is mostly complete and while the Saints still have some needs they will remain committed to their ‘best player’ approach. Here’s my best guess on how things shake out. Round One (27th) Mike Gesicki, Tight End Penn St. First things first, I really wanted cornerback Josh Jackson with this selection. I just don’t think he is going to be around at 27. If he is available, then the Saints sh...More >>

The time has come for my third and final mock draft. Free agency is mostly complete and while the Saints still have some needs they will remain committed to their ‘best player’ approach. Here’s my best guess on how things shake out. Round One (27th) Mike Gesicki, Tight End Penn St. First things first, I really wanted cornerback Josh Jackson with this selection. I just don’t think he is going to be around at 27. If he is available, then the Saints sh...More >>

After a historically successful 2017 draft class saw the Saints secure the NFL's offensive and defensive rookies of the year, general manager Mickey Loomis spoke Wednesday about his strategies for the upcoming selection process. The following is a verbatim of that conversation with reporters, as transcribed by the New Orleans Saints: Are quarterbacks rated higher on your draftboard than maybe they were five to eight years ago? “No, I don't think so. I wouldn't say that. We bu...More >>

After a historically successful 2017 draft class saw the Saints secure the NFL's offensive and defensive rookies of the year, general manager Mickey Loomis spoke Wednesday about his strategies for the upcoming selection process. The following is a verbatim of that conversation with reporters, as transcribed by the New Orleans Saints: Are quarterbacks rated higher on your draftboard than maybe they were five to eight years ago? “No, I don't think so. I wouldn't say that. We bu...More >>

The Saints won't match the Ravens offer for wide receiver Willie Snead. That's according to a tweet by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The #Saints won’t match the offer sheet for RFA WR Willie Snead, source said. He’s officially a member of the #Ravens. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2018 According to Rapoport, the deal is two years, with a $7M base salary. It can be worth up to $10.4M in incentives. Snead gets a $2M signing bonus, and an additional $1M base ...

The Saints won't match the Ravens offer for wide receiver Willie Snead. That's according to a tweet by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The #Saints won’t match the offer sheet for RFA WR Willie Snead, source said. He’s officially a member of the #Ravens. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2018 According to Rapoport, the deal is two years, with a $7M base salary. It can be worth up to $10.4M in incentives. Snead gets a $2M signing bonus, and an additional $1M base ...

As Anthony Davis has stated multiple times, legacies are built with postseason success. Not just defeating the 3rd-seed Trail Blazers, but sweeping them in a series that they dominated from start to finish. Well, it doesn't get much better than that. "I just try to go out every game and just play to the best of my ability, to go out there and help the team win. I'm trying to build a legacy here in New Orleans, and let people know that we're for real," said Anthony Da

As Anthony Davis has stated multiple times, legacies are built with postseason success. Not just defeating the 3rd-seed Trail Blazers, but sweeping them in a series that they dominated from start to finish. Well, it doesn't get much better than that. "I just try to go out every game and just play to the best of my ability, to go out there and help the team win. I'm trying to build a legacy here in New Orleans, and let people know that we're for real," said Anthony Da

No play sums up the Pelicans absolute destruction of the Trail Blazers more then when Anthony Davis slammed the door, literally and figuratively, on the Blazers hopes. Now the Pels leading 3 games to none on the Blazers. "We knew they were going to come in and play desperate. We just tried to match that desperation, honestly, and play more desperate. They came out early and made some shots, but we were able to counter them and start playing a little bit of defense and were ...More >>

No play sums up the Pelicans absolute destruction of the Trail Blazers more then when Anthony Davis slammed the door, literally and figuratively, on the Blazers hopes. Now the Pels leading 3 games to none on the Blazers. "We knew they were going to come in and play desperate. We just tried to match that desperation, honestly, and play more desperate. They came out early and made some shots, but we were able to counter them and start playing a little bit of defense and were ...More >>

After 14 years in the league, former Saints backup quarterback Luke McCown retired today. Congrats @LukeMcCown! Proud to have been through this journey with you! pic.twitter.com/A01C1mQsvC — Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) April 20, 2018 McCown spent four seasons as Drew Brees' backup from 2013-16. He got one start in 2015 against Carolina. McCown went 31-of-38 passing for 310 yards in a loss to the Panthers. Brees sat out the contest with an injury. The Louisiana Tech a...

After 14 years in the league, former Saints backup quarterback Luke McCown retired today. Congrats @LukeMcCown! Proud to have been through this journey with you! pic.twitter.com/A01C1mQsvC — Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) April 20, 2018 McCown spent four seasons as Drew Brees' backup from 2013-16. He got one start in 2015 against Carolina. McCown went 31-of-38 passing for 310 yards in a loss to the Panthers. Brees sat out the contest with an injury. The Louisiana Tech a...

Willie Snead signed an offer sheet with the Ravens according to a report. (Photo by Mark Lagrange)

The Ravens have signed Willie Snead to a two-year offer sheet worth $10.4 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The #Ravens are signing #Saints WR Willie Snead to a 2-year offer sheet worth $10.4M, source said. Saints have 5 days to match… and would take Baltimore out of the running for Dez Bryant. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2018 Snead is a restricted free agent. The Black and Gold have five days to match the offer for Snead. Snead misse...

The Ravens have signed Willie Snead to a two-year offer sheet worth $10.4 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The #Ravens are signing #Saints WR Willie Snead to a 2-year offer sheet worth $10.4M, source said. Saints have 5 days to match… and would take Baltimore out of the running for Dez Bryant. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2018 Snead is a restricted free agent. The Black and Gold have five days to match the offer for Snead. Snead misse...

Wide receiver Brandon Coleman will be back in the Black and Gold, that's according to a report by Nola.com/Times-Picayune. Coleman came out of Rutgers an undrafted free agent in 2014, and has only played for the Saints. Coleman hauled in 23 catches for 364 yards and three touchdowns in 2017. Coleman was a restricted free agent this year. No word on contract details according to the report. Copyright 2018 WVUE. All rights reserved.More >>

Wide receiver Brandon Coleman will be back in the Black and Gold, that's according to a report by Nola.com/Times-Picayune. Coleman came out of Rutgers an undrafted free agent in 2014, and has only played for the Saints. Coleman hauled in 23 catches for 364 yards and three touchdowns in 2017. Coleman was a restricted free agent this year. No word on contract details according to the report. Copyright 2018 WVUE. All rights reserved.More >>

Pels-Blazers Game Three is Thursday night in New Orleans. Source: Pelicans.com

The Pelicans delivered again on the road, beating the Blazers, 111-102. The win gives the Pels a 2-0 series lead. Jrue Holiday scored a career playoff-high 33 points. Anthony Davis contributed to the "W" with 22 points and 13 rebounds. You seeing this? ?? @FOXSportsNOLA #DoItBigger pic.twitter.com/Y74ZwbDVwd — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 18, 2018 Anthony Davis might have a future at this basketball thing @MickstapeShow pic.twitter.com/RLOIsbk5h5 ...

The Pelicans delivered again on the road, beating the Blazers, 111-102. The win gives the Pels a 2-0 series lead. Jrue Holiday scored a career playoff-high 33 points. Anthony Davis contributed to the "W" with 22 points and 13 rebounds. You seeing this? ?? @FOXSportsNOLA #DoItBigger pic.twitter.com/Y74ZwbDVwd — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 18, 2018 Anthony Davis might have a future at this basketball thing @MickstapeShow pic.twitter.com/RLOIsbk5h5 ...

The Saints preseason schedule for the 2018 has officially been released. They'll open at Jacksonville in week one. In week two, the Saints will return home to host Arizona. They're back on the road in week three to face the Los Angeles Chargers on, August 25th. They'll close out the preseason at home against the LA Rams, Exact dates and times have not been released for the Saints' matchups in weeks one, two and four of the preseason. Week 1: Saints at Jacksonville Week 2: Saints vs...

The Saints preseason schedule for the 2018 has officially been released. They'll open at Jacksonville in week one. In week two, the Saints will return home to host Arizona. They're back on the road in week three to face the Los Angeles Chargers on, August 25th. They'll close out the preseason at home against the LA Rams, Exact dates and times have not been released for the Saints' matchups in weeks one, two and four of the preseason. Week 1: Saints at Jacksonville Week 2: Saints vs...

Wide receiver Cameron Meredith will join the Saints in 2018, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Saints signed Meredith to a two-year $10 million contract last week; the Bears had five days to match and declined to do so. Sean Payton called wide receiver a 'must' for his team this offseason. With Meredith, the Saints are getting a big wide receiver (6'3) coming off a torn ACL last season. In 2016, Meredith enjoyed his best season with 66 catches, 888 yards and four touchdown...

Wide receiver Cameron Meredith will join the Saints in 2018, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Saints signed Meredith to a two-year $10 million contract last week; the Bears had five days to match and declined to do so. Sean Payton called wide receiver a 'must' for his team this offseason. With Meredith, the Saints are getting a big wide receiver (6'3) coming off a torn ACL last season. In 2016, Meredith enjoyed his best season with 66 catches, 888 yards and four touchdown...

The Pels finish the regular season Wednesday night at home against the Spurs. Source: Nola.com

For the first time since 2015, the New Orleans Pelicans are headed to the playoffs. The Pels beat the Clippers Monday night, 113-100, to clinch their spot in the postseason. The Pelicans hold the fifth-seed in the Western Conference. The Pels finish their regular season Wednesday night at home against the Spurs. If they beat San Antonio, they'll finish the campaign as either the four or five-seed in the West. The Pelicans led by as much as 16 in the first half, then pumped the ...

For the first time since 2015, the New Orleans Pelicans are headed to the playoffs. The Pels beat the Clippers Monday night, 113-100, to clinch their spot in the postseason. The Pelicans hold the fifth-seed in the Western Conference. The Pels finish their regular season Wednesday night at home against the Spurs. If they beat San Antonio, they'll finish the campaign as either the four or five-seed in the West. The Pelicans led by as much as 16 in the first half, then pumped the ...

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis (11) returns a kickoff against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 31, 2017, in Detroit. Davis was arrested Sunday at LAX. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Florida freshman right-hander Tommy Mace limited LSU to one earned run in seven innings Wednesday night as the Gators edged the Tigers, 4-3, in the second round of the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Florida freshman right-hander Tommy Mace limited LSU to one earned run in seven innings Wednesday night as the Gators edged the Tigers, 4-3, in the second round of the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.